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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,366.52, 37,765.84 and 14,791.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,366.52, 37,765.84 and 14,791.24 is: 20,411.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,366.52 : 37,765.84 = 14,791.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,366.52/37,765.84 = 14,791.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,366.52x = 37,765.84 × 14,791.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,366.52x = 558,603,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,603,603.24/27,366.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,411.93

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